Take Action

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  • Develop a Message about Your Issue

  • Developing a message is key in communicating to the community and legislators.  The message should be clear about what your issue is, who it affects, and the desired outcome.  Here is a framework of how to organize your thoughts about an issue and why it is so important.

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  • Meet with a Legislator

  • Meeting with your legislator is one of the most effective ways that you can influence policy.  Face to face meetings are powerful statements that emphasize the importance of your issue.  Here are some things to think about when meeting with your legislator.

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  • Write a Letter to Editor / Media

  • Op-Eds are a great and often effective way to voice your views and to advocate specific policy solutions.  Op-eds can persuade a reader to agree on an issue and even feel inclined to take action themselves and they reach a large audience.  Here is a basic guide to writing an Op-Ed.

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  • Write Your Representative

  • A well-reasoned letter to an elected official carries the strength of 200 voters. Someone who takes the time to write a letter is also passionate and motivated to talk to a lot of people, to gather signatures, and attend town hall meetings.  Here are some things to consider when writing a letter to your representative.

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  • Organize a Petition

  • Start a petition to raise awareness, amplify your voice, and influence policy.

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